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Electrical Engineers

Outlook

Employment for electrical engineers is expected to grow by 9 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This is much faster than the average for all occupations. "Employment growth is expected as companies increasingly utilize the expertise of engineers for projects involving electrical and electronic devices, systems, and infrastructure," according to the DOL. "These engineers are expected to have key roles in developing sophisticated consumer electronics, solar arrays, semiconductors, and communications technologies." There will also be good opportunities for engineers who work for computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services firms (+23.1 percent through 2033); professional, scientific, and technical services companies (+11.4 percent); and scientific research and development services firms (+14.5 percent). 

Electrical engineers will also enjoy exceptional opportunities in renewable energy—especially solar and wind power generation. Employment for electrical engineers in the solar electric power generation sector will increase by a whopping 282.4 percent from 2023 through 2033, while job opportunities in wind electric power generation will increase by 115.2 percent during this time span. 

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